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Lucía Fernández is iBeBet's West Africa Correspondent, providing authoritative coverage of the booming betting markets across Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Lucía studied International Relations at the University of Lagos before pursuing a career in digital media and iGaming journalism. With over seven years of experience covering West African betting culture, she brings an invaluable on-the-ground perspective to a region that is often misunderstood by international observers. Lucía's specialties include mobile money betting integrations, Francophone market analysis, and the regulatory challenges unique to West African nations where betting laws are rapidly evolving. She evaluates platforms based on their support for local currencies including the Nigerian Naira and CFA Franc, mobile-first design for the predominantly smartphone-based user base, and community-driven features like bet sharing and social tipping. Lucía's reporting has been featured in TechCabal, Quartz Africa, and iGaming Africa, and she recently served as a panelist at the SBC Summit Africa in Johannesburg.
  • Joined: March 23, 2026
  • Articles: 57

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